The Range Officer Champion from Springfield Armory brings the precision of a competition pistol in a shortened and lighter-recoiling configuration. The RO Champions fully-supported ramped hammer-forged barrel allows for no worries for premature wear that would be of concern from alloy frames. The pistol is topped with a fiber-optic front sight and a low-profile combat rear sight that provide maximum visibility in any situation. Additional features include: a single-sided thumb safety, a beavertail grip safety, an extended lightweight trigger, a flat mainspring housing, and a lightweight forged aluminum frame.